S2E22 Wicked Games - Zoe Blake

S2E22 Wicked Games - Zoe Blake

Author: Trigger Warning Romance: A Dark Romance Podcast September 5, 2023 Duration: 1:05:14
Oopsie doopsie! We lost a file, found a file, had to re-edit… but enough with the non-dark romance shenanigans… we’re back! And we’re back with one of our favorite Dark Romance Reads by one of our favorite Dark Romance Peeps: Wicked Games by Zoe Blake. Joins us as we try to unscramble our brains after this absolutely unhinged mind fuck… to the point where Tori and Nat couldn’t come to an agreement on multiple points in this book - including, whether or not this was in fact a Romance, Tori says no, Nat says yes… who do you agree with? As always, check the triggers and enjoy!  ***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*** ✅  Contemporary adjacent; captive; age gap; billionaire MMC; actress FMC; FMC runs away; insta-obsession; OTT jealous/possessive; forced orgasms; face-fucking; figging; all sorts of kinky shit; complete and utter mindfuck, and not just for Lizzie. 🚩 Non-con; water-boarding; torture; non-consensual drugging; ongoing rape occurrences by MMC; treacherous body syndrome;  gaslighting;  mental/emotional/physical abuse; mental health concerns; non-consensual sexual humiliation ****** Upcoming episode: Sinister Games - Zoe Blake ****** Titles mentioned: Sweet Cruelty - Zoe Blake Forget-Me-Not Bombshell - Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti WITSEC series - Ashley Rostek Assorted random other mentions: Authors After Midnight (www.authorsaftermidnight.com) Tori's Pinterest TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT82NWcm5/ Nat's Pinterest TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT82N4SXK/ Drethi Anis on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@authordrethianis ****** A list of abbreviations and terms frequently used in relation to dark romance novels can be found at https://triggerwarningromance.com/glossary/  ****** Find us below: www.triggerwarningromance.com https://linktr.ee/TriggerWarningRomance  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/triggerwarningromance/  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@triggerwarningromance  Email  TriggerWarningRomance@gmail.com  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/triggerwarningromance/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/triggerwarningromance  ****** Intro and Outro music: We Ascend Instrumental by Michael Briguglio

Dive into the shadowy corners of love stories with Trigger Warning Romance. This podcast is an unflinching deep-dive into the books and narrative tropes that live within the dark romance genre, where themes often venture into morally complex and explicitly taboo territory. Each episode is a candid conversation, dissecting the compelling, sometimes uncomfortable, elements that define these stories-from power dynamics and specific triggers to the controversial plot devices that keep readers hooked. We approach every discussion without judgment, fostering a space for curious adults to explore these narratives thoughtfully. You’ll hear detailed breakdowns of popular and obscure titles, analysis of why certain dark tropes resonate, and frank acknowledgments of content that requires a strong constitution. This is a podcast for listeners who understand that romance isn't always light, and that exploring the darker facets of desire and fiction requires a mature, nuanced perspective. Prepare for thoughtful, explicit, and deeply engaging talks that respect the genre and its audience. Remember, you must be at least 18 to listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 68

Trigger Warning Romance
Podcast Episodes
S3E10 DNFs and Three Ways? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:37
Tori’s back! Join us for a very fun and tangent-ful conversation about what makes us DNF a book (with exceptions) and how to have a successful three-way…CHAT! Not too many triggers in this one, just brief mentions of tro…
S3E9 Arranged/Forced Marriage Trope Talk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:00
RIP to your TBRs, you have been warned! This episode is full of scrumptious Dark Romance Recs around the Arranged/Forced Marriage Trope and of course full of tangents and banter. As always, check the triggers and enjoy!…
S3E6 No Way Out: A Horrific Romance Novella - Santana Knox [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:08
A book that was TOO DARK for Nat, could that even be possible? This is not your run of the mill, standard Dark Romance! SERIOUSLY CHECK THE TRIGGERS IN THIS ONE! Santana did a number on us with this Deep Dive of No Way O…
S3E5 The Awakening: A Dark Omegavese Cinderella Retelling - L.V. Lane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:24
OMEGAVERSE TIME BABY! Need we say more? Make you a comfy nest and join us for a knotting good time as we deep dive one of Nat’s favorite Omegaverses: The Awakening by L.V. Lane! This book has it all – a manipulative, mor…
S3E4 Butcher & Blackbird - Brynne Weaver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:09
Join us as Nat and Lo discover a new favorite sub-genre… fluffy dark romance! The trigger warning list on this one is not for the squeamish so maybe don’t listen to this while you eat (especially if you’re eating orzo, b…
S3E3 Sweet Intensity - Zoe Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:14
This week the impact Princess herself: Princess Rara joins Nat for a SPANKING good time as we deep dive Sweet Intensity by Zoe Blake. It was an absolute joy to go back to Zoe’s Russian Mafia world where we can check our…
S3E2 365 Days - This Day (The Movie) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:37
BFF Maxine is back! Nat and her old college radio cohost/college roomie deep dive and review the second installment of the 365 Days franchise, 365 Days: This Day! It is just as unhinged and confusing yet beautifully shot…
S3E1 For the Love of Layla - Callie Moss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:21
No, your eyes and ears are not deceiving you… we are back baby! And season 3 is starting off with a banger! Our newest cohost, Lo (Don't worry Tori isn't going anywhere) brought us For the Love of Layla – a dark psycholo…